Create Your Future
Here is Just the Beginning
Step into your future at the University of West Florida, where bold ideas, impact, and success happen every day. UWF is ranked as one of the top three public universities in Florida by the Florida Board of Governors and offers a personalized experience where professors know your name. Here, you'll find experiential learning opportunities, a vibrant campus life, and an experience as unique as you are, all at one of the nation's lowest tuition rates.
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Academic Programs of Impact
Learn from expert faculty in one of UWF's 70+ undergraduate programs.
Top Majors
- Nursing (Pre-BSN)
- General Business
- Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology
- Marine Biology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Exercise Science
- Biology
- Criminal Justice
- Computer Science
(Most popular on-campus programs among Summer/Fall 2025 admitted students)
Quality Education Within Reach
In-state tuition hasn't increased in more than a decade and is 45% less than the national average, according to College Board data.
Our Argo 30 Guarantee covers fall and spring tuition for qualifying Pell Grant-eligible, Florida-resident undergraduate students.
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists students with grants, scholarships, and loans available to help cover education expenses.
A Piece of Paradise
Here in Pensacola, you'll always be close to your next adventure.
UWF’s 1,600-acre campus includes 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, a 21-hole disc golf course, and a 36-foot climbing wall. Plus, the campus is just minutes from a bustling downtown and white-sand beaches.
Pensacola Rankings
- #1 “Best Coastal City” to move to – ConsumerAffairs.com, 2025
- One of the “Best Places to Live in Florida” – U.S. News & World Report, 2025-2026
- One of the Top 10 “Best Small Cities in the U.S.” – Condé Nast Traveler’s Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, 2025
- One of “30 Best Suburbs to Live in Florida: Top-Rated Communities” – MoneyInc.com, 2025
- One of “America’s Best Cities” – WorldsBestCities.com, 2025
Regional Leader, Global Impact
UWF earns top marks at state, regional, and national levels for the success of our graduates, the rigor of our programs, and the support of our students.
$54,000 median wages a year after graduation
Florida Board of Governors Performance-Based Metrics
#6 “Top Public Schools – Regional South”
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Gold Level Military Friendly School
Military Friendly®, 2025
#2 “Best Value College for Students With Autism”
Best Value Schools, 2025
A “Best Regional College – South”
The Princeton Review, 2003-2025
Featured Program
Elementary Education, B.A.
Teaching offers a unique blend of personal satisfaction and societal impact, with an impact that can last generations. Qualified teachers are in high demand, and most of our students secure a job offer before they finish student teaching.
UWF's program is accredited by the State of Florida and the Council for the Accreditation for Educator Preparation, and includes endorsements in both reading and English speakers of other languages, known as ESOL.
In addition, Florida ranks 16th nationally* for average teacher starting salary ($47,500), with no state income tax. A teaching career offers excellent benefits and flexible growth while allowing you to make a real difference.
*National Education Association, 2024
I am so thankful for the opportunities provided for first generation students at UWF. I feel like I belong here.
The fact that UWF is so close to the water and has so much beautiful nature makes me thrive as an artist.
Thanks to the resources and services provided by UWF, I can focus on my personal growth and participate in fun extracurricular activities.
Undergraduate Admissions
11000 University Parkway
Building 18
Pensacola, FL 32514